Lans one of my sweetest memories with you was at Hospice. Just days after your coworkers had the car wash fundraiser for you. I stopped by and showed you the pictures on my camera. I said to you, "This is the good side of cancer where you feel a tremendous outpouring of love. . not just the stuff that makes you sad and mad." As I thumbed through the pictures you sobbed silently (as your vocal cords were no longer functioning). I rested my head on yours and we cried together. It was the one time you allowed me to cry. . . out of gratitude.
These nurses and doctors must have known they were helping, but I don't know if they realize to what extent. While you and Ben were better prepared financially for a trial like this than most anyone I know, cancer is expensive and your income the main support. You and Ben should have been out of money three and half months ago. It was only because of the Thunderbird staff that your continued insurance was paid, your mortgage covered, you had food in your refrigerator and that your naturapathic treatment was received. From countless PTO hours donated, to lymphoma bracelets sold, to car washes, to checks written, daycare offered, meals brought in, assistance finding a mortuary, countless visits and calls, etc. . . .this. staff. has. heart. And you felt their love so deeply.
Melanye had scheduled another garage sale fundraiser for you before you passed and at the memorial service she said she was still having it for your boys.
Garage Sale Fundraiser
Saturday, November 19, 2011
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